Based on 99 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
Address:
2607 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Adam McCleish
Quiet atmosphere. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the sweet and sour shrimp dinner. It was okay, but that’s because they included the tails. That’s more of a personal preference. What you really need to go for are the egg rolls. Those are next level. I could probably just make a meal of the egg rolls. Plenty of parking, too, which is off-street.
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Erik Purscell
I love this place so much! The owner is super nice and the egg rolls are the best I’ve ever had. My wife who doesn’t normally eat egg rolls loves them. I also enjoy the chicken chow mein and the chicken fried rice is really good if you add some of the brown gravy (egg foo young gravy) to it. The hours are a bit odd, so call ahead before arriving to verify that they’re open.
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Brian Kuhn
I’ve been dining at the Rice Bowl since the 1980’s, and there’s a reason for it – fantastic food and owned by great people! Hands-down the BEST egg rolls and won-ton soup in town. Consistent quality – they do what they do VERY WELL! Thanks for dependably being there while countless other area restaurants have come and gone!
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Judy Butters
BEST: Egg Rolls..I mean the best. Not thin spring Rolls. Thick Egg Rolls! You can dip your own sweet and hot sauce on yourself. No plastic packets (when you dine in) BEST: Egg Foo Young! If you like this dish, you must eat it here. Several varieties on the menu. My favorite, pork. Yummy warm gravy with it.
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Becky Baack
Not quite like Chinese food we have had before. Might be good if you like food a little bland. Chicken fried rice tasted like it was made with old left over roasted chicken. Egg Rolls were good. Service seemed to be overwhelmed, as there was only one server and every table was covered with dirty dishes. Smaller portions, which was good since it didn’t taste fresh.
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jeff harrigan
4 generations of the harrigans have been going here. Best egg rolls anywhere hands down. Also the best combination fried rice and fried shrimp. Their sweet and sour sauce is not like all the other places. This stuff is the nectar of the gods! The hot mustard is also fantastic. Service from Kenny and the staff is outstanding. I never give reviews but i am in this case. If you’re reading this and trying to decide whether or not to go… GO!
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Deborah Becker
The Rice Bowl is a Des Moines landmark. It serves the old style Asian fare on which I grew up, and the cooking doesn’t get any better. The cuisine is always fresh, flavorful, and comes with generous portions at value prices. Kenny’s, it owner’s, gentleness, kindness, and concern for cleanliness and satisfaction warrant added loyalty. This very fine restaurant is primed for takeout for a comforting winter meal. I hope both regulars and new customers will consider their support of The Rice Bowl during this very trying time. Good health and good fortunes to all!
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Ryan Kretschmer
I don’t think I’ve ever had better egg drop soup, I get every time even though I didn’t really care for it before. Their fried rice is also very good, especially with shrimp. Everything else I’ve had has been good, staff is always helpful and it’s quite quick usually. I wouldn’t at all say it’s the best Chinese food, h*ck, it doesn’t even have the staple dishes, but I would say that it’s my favorite place to eat because what they do, they do well (and luckily for everyone, one of my favorite things is fried rice).
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Amanda Purscell
Rice Bowl has the BEST egg rolls in town! The service is always impeccable, the food delicious and the value for your money is great. We are long time Rice Bowl customers and love introducing our family and friends to the absolute greatness that is Rice Bowl. Honestly, I can’t say enough wonderful things about Rice Bowl to really let everyone know just how great it is. You won’t regret your visit!
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Lee I
This place is a super cute restaurant, and it appeared to be pretty clean too. The staff was nice, the server was very pleasant and engaged in conversation.
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